Vol 4, Issue 3

Symposium Special Edition!
From our early conversations when the seed for the first Symposium was planted, our passion for these events has been fueled by the thought of people coming together to listen, ask, discover, discuss, and most of all connect.  Many of you have taken the time to write and call after participating in courses to share just how much you have benefited from your experience.  We believe our Second International Symposium, April 1 & 2 in Vancouver, is an extension of this, providing a unique opportunity to learn from, and contribute to, a memorable event.  You will be able to:

• Hear and meet Joseph Chilton Pearce, one of the great thinkers of our time, who also happens to be "Joe", a genuine good soul
• Consider, and offer, new possibilities in a day filled with lively, innovative and interactive presentations
• Connect with old friends, and make new ones
• Share your ideas and experiences, in and out of sessions, in a casual and stimulating environment
• Bring friends who may be interested in learning more about The Haven
• Sit back, relax, take it all in and have fun!

And, what we are keenly aware of, is that the fundamental key to making all of this happen is your support and participation.  Read on, phone in, and register today!

A Pearcing Presentation
The affairs of the heart are directly connected to the brain and it's the heart's natural intelligence that must be unfolded for the brain to operate with greater efficiency
Joseph Chilton Pearce-part scholar, part scientist, part mystic, part itinerant teacher

During his Friday evening Keynote Presentation in the Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Ballroom, The Heart-Brain Connection: Examining the Biology of Transcendence, Pearce will explore his most-recent findings and ideas on the relationship between our heart and brain.  Speaking in his typical easy-to-understand manner, he will explore the idea the connection between our hearts, minds, and resonance is an intuitive expression from an additional octave of intelligence that is introduced to the mind through the heart frequencies of love, compassion, and appreciation.

"The idea that we can think with our hearts is no longer just a metaphor, but is, in fact, a very real phenomenon," says Pearce, "We now know this because the combined research of two or three fields is proving that the heart is the major center of intelligence in human beings.  It is in fact our emotional brain."

For nearly half a century Joseph Chilton Pearce, who prefers to be known simply as Joe, has been probing the mysteries of the human mind.  You can learn more about this remarkable man at http://ttfuture.org/services/joseph_pearce/main.htm

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!
We imagine it will be quite a challenge deciding which of the nine Saturday presentations to attend at the Simon Fraser University Harbour Centre Campus.  This dilemma of choice is one of the reasons we are including ample discussion time between sessions (this way you can share notes with people who went to the other sessions!).  Here are details on the times, topics, and presenters:

9:30 to 11:30am

Shadow, Breath & Energy: Transforming Discontent with Linda Nicholls Every aspect of our nature that we have nurtured, developed and expressed has an opposite that we have interpreted as 'not good enough' and buried in our shadow. This presentation looks at how we can enhance our life experience through awareness and acceptance of our shadow, and-using breath to connect our body, mind, and spirit-transform this energy into life-enhancing passion and vitality. Opening to Erotic Life with Gary Dillon& Elfi Dillon Shaw The time has come to learn how spiritual and sexual energy are connected and how we can learn to raise this energy in a conscious way-alone and with our beloveds. This presentation offers a brief and delightful chance to practice respectful love for the body and for the natural physical and mental resources of pleasure we each have as a birthright. Spiritual Intelligence: Integrating the Search For Meaning with Rick Jackson Spiritual intelligence is the process of integrating our learnings and values into our day-to-day life.  Discover ways to bring greater purpose and meaning to all aspects of your life and relationships through a greater understanding of your own Spiritual Intelligence.

11:30am to 1:00pm

Resilient Living with Joann Peterson A fast-changing and demanding world with difficult choices and challenges can lead to disruption, frustration, confrontation and stress. This presentation looks at ways to get up when we fall; interrupt the re-stimulation of past traumas; adjust to misfortune and change, and re-discover our capacity to 'bounce back' under strain and stress. Sensations: Mystery & Magic with Jane Olynyk & Gillian Enright Our body sensations carry rich and mysterious knowledge of our deepest being. Even the sensations of pain, illness and emotional distress are pathways to a healthy and fuller life. In this presentation you will learn the importance of reconnecting to your sensations, some ways to do so and how sensations guide you to be more alive! Taking a Psycho-Spiritual Model to the Workplace with Derek LaCroix The Resonance Model included in courses at The Haven can create a context for introducing psycho spiritual concepts into the workplace setting in a non-threatening way. This presentation will include a brief outline of the Resonance Model and experiential exercises which can lead to increased self awareness and awareness of our effect on others.

1:00-2:00pm

Lunch! (included with the Saturday Sessions, and featuring an excellent catered selection of foods and beverages served on-site)

2:00-3:30pm

The 'Magic' of Medication? with David Raithby What are the elements that contribute to our perceptions and beliefs of the advantages, and disadvantages, of medication?  This presentation looks at current research and thought-provoking alternatives regarding the use of medication, and the amazing power of the 'placebo effect', in the treatment of depression, anxiety and stress. The Art of Coaching Possibilities with Cathy Wilder & Cress Walker A 'coach approach' in helping relationships calls forth the best in other people.  When we are 'embodied', personal and curious with another person, we extend an invitation for them to experiment, reflect and grow.  This presentation is an interactive learning experience of contemporary coaching practices with a dynamic twist-the impact of being personal and curious. Writing For Life with Ellery Littleton Intensive journaling is a subtle, powerful, vital reflection process that can take you to the deep psychic roots of your life. With description, discussion, and brief sample writing exercises, this presentation offers ways to begin writing your real, unique, and formative stories that unveil the meaning, direction and purpose of your life-your 'personal myth.'

3:30-5:00pm

The day concludes with time for informal discussion with Joe Pearce, The Haven Faculty and symposium participants.  We are particularly excited about this open format for the end of the day.  This will be a rare chance for everyone to mix, mingle and connect in the energy of the day.  All the rooms will be open, as will various chat areas around the facility, making space for endless possibilities.  There is nothing Joe Pearce likes better than opportunities for informal conversation, and this will be his only time all weekend for this kind of personal connection.

Symposium Stuff to Know...
Registration...we ask that you pre-register with us as soon as possible!  Our Registrars, Morag and Renée and a team of volunteers will be on hand throughout the weekend and we will be set up for on-site registrations-and needless to say it will be much quicker and smoother if you have pre-registered and we can simply sign you in!
Check-in...we will be ready for arrival sign-in at 6:30 pm Friday and 8:30am Saturday.
Accommodation... we found several hotels at expedia.ca within easy walking distance of both the Marriott Pinnacle and the SFU Downtown Campus, with rates ranging from approximately $69 and up.
Book Sales & Signing...Joseph Chilton Pearce's books will be available for sale Friday evening and all day Saturday and we will have a book signing with Joe on Saturday afternoon.

For more information on Symposium presentation content, presenters, times, and locations, call 877 247 9238 extension 234 and/or visit our website http://haven.ca/institute/symposium2005.html

The Write Choice
The current issue of Shen, now available on-line at http://haven.ca/us/shen/index.html, features many articles and poems written by course participants.  We are touched by the range of experiences in these writings, from moments of quiet tender to belly laughter.  And each moment began with deciding to come to a course at The Haven...

• Awakening Your Erotic Body (March 25-27) with Elfi Dillon Shaw, Gary Dillon
• Come Alive (April 8-13)
• Primal Nudgings(April 8-10) with Marlyn Farrell
• A Good Beginning(April 8-10) with Judy Sellner
• Body, Breath & Energy Training (April 13-18) with David Raithby, Linda Nicholls
• Anger, Boundaries & Safety (April 14-17) with Joann Peterson
• Coaching: Engaging Relationships (April 14-17) with Cathy Wilder, Cress Walker
• Emotional Intelligence(April 21-24) with Susan Clarke, CrisMarie Campbell
• Trusting the Stone(April 22-24) with Arthur Weinfeld
• Still Connection(April 22-24) with Jim Sacamano
• Disengaging Depression(April 24-29) with Joann Peterson, Judy Lemon
• Quantum Laugh(April 28-May 1) with Carole Ames
• Come Alive (May 1-6)
• Sensational Contact(May 6-9) with Gillian Enright, Jane Olynyk
• Creativity: Phase IV (May 13-23)

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